Do you listen to talk radio?

nikimcbee · 07-10-08, 08:29 AM

I'm curious how many of you listen to talk radio. If you do, who is your favorite host. I personally like the local shows more than the national ones (as they can be redundant)

nikimcbee · 07-10-08, 08:35 AM

Oh, and on a side note, are the political talk radio show popular in Europe?

UnderseaLcpl · 07-10-08, 08:39 AM

I like to listen in, but not usually because I agree with what's being said. I just like the perspective it gives me on other views and the ammunition to argue with them when I know the "scientifically proven fact" they are defending was in reality just something some host said.

August · 07-10-08, 09:09 AM

Back in my technician days I used to listen to WBZ news and talk radio. Mostly for "traffic on the threes" but Paul Harvey was always fun to listen to as well.

STEED · 07-10-08, 10:43 AM

TalkSport with Mr Motor Mouth in the morning then again later at night, LBC late afternoon & evenings. And some times other radio stations from around the world on the Internet.

Heres two from TalkSport.

Here is Mr Jon Gaunt Motor Mouth........

The late Mike Dickin having phone troubles

07-13-08, 12:19 AM

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Oh, and on a side note, are the political talk radio show popular in Europe?

Here, I don't think so, at least not among the younger folks. It's all iPod's and other gizmos for them. Personally I follow politics but mostly on Internet, tv and newspapers/magazines.

Letum · 07-10-08, 11:04 AM

BBC Radio 4
BBC Radio 7 (Comedy and drama)
And The BBC World Service

Sailor Steve · 07-10-08, 12:08 PM

Yes and no. I listen once in a great while, but they're all about making noise, not finding real solutions. But that's what their listeners want, so that says a lot about us. Couldn't vote, though - the categories are all love or hate, no "Casual Interest."

The only talk show host I really like is Kim Komando.
http://www.komando.com/

STEED · 07-10-08, 12:14 PM

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The only talk show host I really like is Kim Komando.
http://www.komando.com/

No wonder, foxy.

Tchocky · 07-10-08, 12:15 PM

BBC Radio 4

Sailor Steve · 07-10-08, 12:21 PM

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The only talk show host I really like is Kim Komando.
http://www.komando.com/

No wonder, foxy.

Can't see her on the radio. Finding the link to her site was the first time I've ever seen her. She just does a great show on computers. When a caller asked which was better for a back-up hard drive, external or internal, she said "External. If your house is on fire you can just toss it out the window, or carry it with you. You can replace your computer; you can't replace years of work."

I love her.

STEED · 07-10-08, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

The only talk show host I really like is Kim Komando.
http://www.komando.com/

No wonder, foxy.

Can't see her on the radio. Finding the link to her site was the first time I've ever seen her. She just does a great show on computers. When a caller asked which was better for a back-up hard drive, external or internal, she said "External. If your house is on fire you can just toss it out the window, or carry it with you. You can replace your computer; you can't replace years of work."

I love her.

Bloody good advice there.

nikimcbee · 07-11-08, 08:39 AM

I love Colin Cowherd on ESPN radio. He's really funny. I've talked to him several times.

ReallyDedPoet · 07-11-08, 08:45 AM

By times I do, CBC ( Canadian Broadcasting Corporation ) has some good local and National Stuff.

RDP

kiwi_2005 · 07-11-08, 08:56 AM

Radio talkback, i like listening to it in the early hours when the drunks come on and try to talk slurring their speech and talking a load of crap before the talkhost kicks em

View Poll Results: Do you listen to talk radio?
Yes, I love the national shows.	5	21.74%
Yes, I love local talk radio.	2	8.70%
Yes, I listen to both national and local shows.	13	56.52%
No, can't stand it. Music for me!	3	13.04%
Voters: 23. You may not vote on this poll

07-10-08, 08:29 AM	#1
nikimcbee Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Patroling the Slot. Posts: 17,952 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	Do you listen to talk radio? I'm curious how many of you listen to talk radio. If you do, who is your favorite host. I personally like the local shows more than the national ones (as they can be redundant) __________________

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nikimcbee Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Patroling the Slot. Posts: 17,952 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	Oh, and on a side note, are the political talk radio show popular in Europe? __________________

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UnderseaLcpl Silent Hunter Join Date: May 2008 Location: Storming the beaches! Posts: 4,254 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I like to listen in, but not usually because I agree with what's being said. I just like the perspective it gives me on other views and the ammunition to argue with them when I know the "scientifically proven fact" they are defending was in reality just something some host said. __________________ I stole this sig from Task Force

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August Wayfaring Stranger Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 23,197 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Back in my technician days I used to listen to WBZ news and talk radio. Mostly for "traffic on the threes" but Paul Harvey was always fun to listen to as well. __________________ Flanked by life and the funeral pyre. Putting on a show for you to see.

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STEED Lucky Jack Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down Town UK Posts: 27,695 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 48	TalkSport with Mr Motor Mouth in the morning then again later at night, LBC late afternoon & evenings. And some times other radio stations from around the world on the Internet. Heres two from TalkSport. Here is Mr Jon Gaunt Motor Mouth........ The late Mike Dickin having phone troubles __________________ Dr Who rest in peace 1963-2017. To borrow Davros saying...I NAME YOU CHIBNALL THE DESTROYER OF DR WHO YOU KILLED IT!

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Letum Navy Seal Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: York - UK Posts: 6,079 Downloads: 43 Uploads: 0	BBC Radio 4 BBC Radio 7 (Comedy and drama) And The BBC World Service __________________

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Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	Yes and no. I listen once in a great while, but they're all about making noise, not finding real solutions. But that's what their listeners want, so that says a lot about us. Couldn't vote, though - the categories are all love or hate, no "Casual Interest." The only talk show host I really like is Kim Komando. http://www.komando.com/ __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

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Tchocky Navy Seal Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 5,874 Downloads: 6 Uploads: 0	BBC Radio 4 __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

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nikimcbee Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Patroling the Slot. Posts: 17,952 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	I love Colin Cowherd on ESPN radio. He's really funny. I've talked to him several times. __________________

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ReallyDedPoet Canadian Wolf Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Canada. The one and only, East Coast Posts: 10,884 Downloads: 946 Uploads: 5	By times I do, CBC ( Canadian Broadcasting Corporation ) has some good local and National Stuff. RDP __________________ Back in the Day

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kiwi_2005 Eternal Patrol Join Date: May 2004 Location: Aeoteroa Posts: 7,382 Downloads: 223 Uploads: 1	Radio talkback, i like listening to it in the early hours when the drunks come on and try to talk slurring their speech and talking a load of crap before the talkhost kicks em __________________ RIP kiwi_2005 Those who can't laugh at themselves leave the job to others.